In July, APA co-sponsored a congressional briefing on lifespan respite care, as part of a coalition effort, which featured APA member William Haley, PhD, University of South Florida. Dr. Haley presented psychological research findings on caregiving's effects on stress, health, and emotional well-being, and the benefits of respite services, as well as individual and family counseling. In a follow-up visit with staff of Rep. Michael Bilirakis (R-FL), Dr. Haley urged House passage of the Lifespan Respite Care Act, S.538/H.R. 1083, introduced by Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and John Warner (R-VA), and Representatives James Langevin (D-RI) and James Greenwood (R-PA).

More information on the lifespan respite care briefing available here.

 
Dr. William Haley of the University of South Florida presents at the APA co-sponsored congressional briefing: 'Providing Lifespan Respite Care: Vital Support for Family Caregivers'

L-R: Jill Kagan, ARCH National Respite Coalition & Lifespan Respite Task Force; Nicole Presnell, Wilkesboro, North Carolina; The Honorable Dennis Byars (R-30th) Nebraska Unicameral, Beatrice, Nebraska; Dr. William Haley, University of South Florida